Seven Chinese universities plan to launch an "embodied intelligence" major as Beijing races to build a pipeline of robotics and AI talent.

The UK will adopt a more pro-business approach to China but not trade its national security for greater trade ties, Keir Starmer said as he sought to clarify his Labour administration’s approach to the Asian nation.

Analysts warned the dispute sparked by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan could persist, leaving ordinary people to navigate the resulting uncertainty.

China is planning to deepen multilateral cooperation on green technologies and expand the global presence of its new energy vehicle, battery, and photovoltaic companies to accelerate the low-carbon transition of its manufacturing sector.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Beijing on December 3, 2025. At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Macron arrived here on Wednesday for a state visit to China through Friday. Photo: Xinhua

Private firms need a stable, level playing field, with state-owned enterprises acting as anchors for strategic industries, state-asset watchdog says.

NEW DELHI, Dec 3: A mysterious robot has sparked a storm across social media after unverified videos allegedly filmed near the India–China border in Ladakh went viral—raising questions, suspicions, and geopolitical chatter across the region.

The city that has reinvented itself across dynasties has no shortage of new must-see attractions in 2026. Here’s how to see the best of Beijing, from the Forbidden City to its hidden courtyards and alleyways.

Join our bimonthly book club for evenings of spirited literary discussion and connection with likeminded readers. The book for January is I Deliver Parcels in Beijing by Hu Anyan.